Episodes
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In this episode, a panel of legal experts discusses the different approaches taken by the Second and Ninth Circuits on two key areas of copyright law: substantial similarity and the Server Test.
Presented by the New York City Bar Association’s Copyright & Literary Property and Entertainment Law Committees, the panel explores recent and emerging case law and the Second and Ninth Circuits’ divergent approaches to analyzing substantial similarity, a key element of copyright infringement, as well as the ongoing debate surrounding the Server Test, which addresses whether the posting of online content constitutes a “display” within the meaning of the Copyright Act.
Moderated by Dwayne Amos, Associate at Kasowitz LLP, the episode features a panel of leading copyright litigators and experts, including:
• Barry Werbin, Counsel, Herrick Feinstein LLP
• Aaron Moss, Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP and author of the Copyright Lately blog
• Marc Lebowitz, Principal, Lebowitz Law Office
• James Bartolomei, Of Counsel, Duncan Firm
The wide-ranging discussion covers the practical implications of these divergent approaches for copyright owners, litigators, content creators, online platforms, forum selection, free speech, and the application of copyright law nationwide.
This episode was produced by Jose Landivar, Senior Associate at Coates IP LLP, with contributions from Philippa Loengard, Executive Director, Kernochan Center for Law, Media and the Arts and Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School, and support from the New York City Bar Association Communications Team.
Copyright Lately: Creative Law for Curious People – www.copyrightlately.com -
Tiffany Smith (WilmerHale) speaks with Beth Haddock (Warburton Advisers) and Boaz Goldwater (Davis Polk) about Treasury’s notice of proposed rulemaking implementing the Genius Act’s framework for regulating payment stablecoins, focusing on guidance for state regimes to qualify as “substantially similar” to the federal approach.
This podcast episode from the City Bar’s Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies compares the dual federal/state structure to banking and securities regulation, and describes “uniform” requirements versus areas with limited state calibration (e.g., capital, liquidity, supervisory procedures). We discuss the inter-agency stablecoin certification review committee’s discretion, challenges from evolving OCC standards, and the ten billion outstanding issuance threshold that triggers transition to OCC supervision while retaining state oversight, with possible waivers for certain pre-existing state regimes. We highlight key ambiguities for issuers, including moving federal benchmarks, supervisory capacity, and unresolved capital/liquidity measurement issues.
01:38 Genius Act Rulemaking Overview
03:08 Dual Federal State Framework
04:17 Why a State Pathway
09:31 State Discretion in Practice
11:31 Managing Moving Goalposts
13:34 Certification Review Committee
15:56 Reserve Capital Liquidity Rules
19:05 Crossing the 10 Billion Threshold
23:42 Supervision and Enforcement Capacity
25:33 Choosing State vs Federal Oversight
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In this episode, beloved City Bar figure Richard Tuske reflects on his remarkable 50-year journey with the City Bar Law Library, from starting as a page in 1972 to serving today as Senior Director of Library Operations on the eve of retirement.
Along the way, he shares vivid stories with Legal History Committee Chair Abigail Nitka on the library’s transformation into one of the most prominent legal libraries in the world—from towering stacks to the dawn of digital research and early Westlaw and Lexis—along with behind-the-scenes anecdotes on the history of City Bar membership, unusual research requests, the auction of a remarkable rare-books collection, a failed merger attempt, and the library’s technological evolution.
00:00 Podcast Welcome
01:03 Early Page Years
07:30 From Stacks To Screens
14:53 Computer Revolution Begins
19:05 Unusual Research Request
25:24 Famous City Bar Members Spotlight
30:18 Salt Mines Preservation
33:36 What Remains Today
36:59 Computers Transform Research
41:08 Library Merger Attempt
43:52 Rare Books Collection & Auction
51:30 Future Library After Retirement
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The City Bar’s Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies dives deep into the six pillars of President Trump’s March 2026 Cyber Strategy for America: Shape Adversary Behavior; Promote Common Sense Regulation; Modernize and Secure Federal Government Networks; Secure Critical Infrastructure; Sustain Superiority in Critical and Emerging Technologies; and Build Talent and Capacity. Task Force co-chair Jerome Walker joins Sabeena Ahmed Liconte (Head of Legal & Chief Compliance Officer, Americas at ICBC Standard Bank Group) and Alex Southwell (Partner, McDermott Will & Schulte) to discuss the “aspirational” strategy in its totality, including its offensive, defensive, and future-minded qualities, as well as its challenges and the surrounding requirements for the strategy to be successful and ensure global compliance. If you are interested in learning more about emerging AI developments and policy, join us for the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Conference on June 18 to hear from industry experts and connect with leading legal professionals across the field. 00:00 Welcome and Cyber Strategy Overview 02:07 Meet the Panelists 04:44 Big Picture Reactions 12:30 Pillar One - Shape Adversary Behavior 28:28 Pillar Two - Promote Common Sense Regulation 42:19 Pillar Three - Modernize and Secure Federal Government Networks 52:22 Pillars Four & Five - Secure Critical Infrastructure & Sustain Superiority in Critical and Emerging Technologies01:01:23 Pillar Six - Build Talent and Capacity 01:06:11 Closing Thoughts
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In a special Women’s History Month episode, City Bar President Muhammad Faridi speaks with Judge Bianka Perez, an associate justice of the New York Supreme Court and president of the Supreme Court Justices Association. Judge Perez speaks about her path to the bench – her roots as a Bronx paralegal and office manager, through night classes at New York Law School, and a legal practice serving both her intellectual ambitions and her commitment to supporting her community.
Perez discusses how private practice shaped her perspective on judicial empathy, how her Dominican heritage and role models influence her leadership and service, and how mentoring students is a priority. She addresses the difficulty of rulings constrained by statute and precedent, coping with the stress of judging, and defines success as making history and lifting the next generation of Latina leaders.
Want to hear more from women who lead? Check out the most recent International Law Conference on the Status of Women hosted at the City Bar, where we honor the women judges who uphold justice for all with courage and integrity: https://www.nycbar.org/videos/2026-annual-international-law-conference-on-the-status-of-women/
00:00 Welcome and Women’s History Month
00:26 Judge Perez’s Bronx Beginnings
02:04 Working Full Time in Law School
04:43 Why Private Practice Matters
06:00 Law School Through a Practitioner Lens
08:22 Opening a Storefront Practice
11:39 Dominican Roots and Bronx Service
15:36 Bar Leadership and Becoming a Judge
18:47 When the Law Ties Your Hands
21:15 Life Experience on the Bench
24:02 Choosing the Judgeship Path
27:27 Mentoring and Paying It Forward
31:38 Carrying the Work Home
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New York is facing a growing mental health crisis, and the systems meant to support people are struggling to keep up. Efforts to fix an inadequate system have given rise to dueling reform proposals.Maia Goodell, Chair of the City Bar's Mental Health Law Committee, hosts today's podcast in conversation with Dr. Thomas Insel, Former Director, National Institute for Mental Health; Arvind Sooknanan, New York–based mental health advocate and civic leader; Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Former Commissioner, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and Ken Zimmerman, Attorney & CEO of Fountain House.They discuss existing reform efforts and explain those efforts' real-world impact, focusing on what they mean for care, public safety, and the rights of vulnerable individuals across the state.Access a transcript of this episode here: https://bit.ly/417gwTW
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Scott Mason talks with Sara Walshe about what intuition is and how lawyers can use it to feel better, work smarter, and avoid burnout. Sara describes intuition as an immediate “knowing,” and says it can show up either as experience-based pattern recognition (like a strong BS meter built from years of practice) or as a deeper inner knowing that’s hard to explain. They discuss how to tell intuition apart from wishful thinking, how confidence can shape outcomes, and why “doom” feelings may be more about instinct and survival. Sara shares stories from studying for the bar, negotiating plea deals as a Brooklyn prosecutor, and eventually leaving law to combine yoga, mindfulness, and coaching. She emphasizes that intuition is easier to access when you feel safe, and suggests simple mindfulness tools—like slow finger rubbing paired with a deep breath—to get grounded in the moment.
Want to learn more about combining mindfulness techniques with your legal practice? Get involved with the sponsor of today’s podcast, the Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law Committee! A great opportunity is coming up on March 26, join the committee’s Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law Book Club (nycbar.org/calendar). Reading the book is encouraged but not required to take part in this community space.
00:00 Defining intuition
02:22 Two types of knowing
04:13 Wishful thinking vs intuition
07:21 Bar exam visualization
16:18 Using intuition in practice
19:38 Negotiation and efficiency
27:49 Office politics and EQ
30:57 Leading with intuition
34:26 Soft Skills Are Hard
35:07 Lawyer Identity Beyond Work
36:38 Connection Crisis and Screens
39:12 Marriage Lens of Intuition
40:21 When Not to Use Intuition
41:06 Intuition and Instinct Dance
49:16 Prosecutor to Coach Story
55:37 Mindfulness for Intuition
57:25 Fingertip Grounding Trick
58:45 Closing Thanks and Credits -
The City Bar’s Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies hosts today’s podcast on President Trump’s: Winning the Race, America's AI Action Plan. Task Force co-chair Jerome Walker is joined by task force members Matthew Bacal (Davis Polk), Azish Filabi (American College of Financial Services), Robert Mahari (Stanford Codex), and Evan Abrams (Steptoe), to review the plan’s three pillars and key action steps.
Pillar One (“Accelerate AI Innovation”) is described as largely deregulatory, including agency review of rules and certain FTC/FCC actions, with targeted concerns such as ideological bias and synthetic media in the legal system, plus investments in open-source/open-weight models, data, interpretability, evaluations, and government/DoD adoption.
Pillar Two (“Build American AI Infrastructure”) focuses on the physical side of AI—permitting for data centers and fabs, energy and grid expansion, semiconductors, water for cooling, workforce training, cybersecurity, and “security by design,” while anticipating trade-offs and litigation.
Pillar Three (“Lead in International AI Diplomacy and Security”) balances support for exporting US “full stack” AI with tighter national security controls, including stronger export-control enforcement and participation in international bodies primarily to counter China.
The conversation closes with suggestions for improving the plan by strengthening trust, safety/rights considerations, and maintaining flexibility as AI capabilities evolve.
If you are interested in learning more about emerging AI developments and policy, join us for the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Conference on June 18 to hear from industry experts and connect with leading legal professionals across the field.
00:00 Trump’s 2025 AI Action Plan: Big Goals, Short Document, 3 Pillars
03:23 Pillar One Preview: 15 Action Steps to ‘Accelerate AI Innovation’
09:16 Meet the Panel + Setting Up the Pillar One Deep Dive
11:21 Pillar One Explained: Deregulation, Free Speech, Data Sharing, Evaluations, and Trust
18:33 Key Takeaways for Stakeholders: Business, Finance, Civil Society, and Tech
23:57 Which Pillar One Steps Matter Most? Sequencing, Competitiveness, and Data Access
27:52 Pillar Two: The Physical Side of AI—Energy, Chips, Data Centers
36:32 Critical Infrastructure Security: Physical Risks, Cyber Threats & ‘Security by Design’
37:14 Data Poisoning Explained: How Training Data Can Be Manipulated at Scale
38:00 Workforce Training at Scale: From Trades to Semiconductor Talent Pipelines
38:52 Wrapping Pillar Two: China Competition, Speeding Projects, and Ranking Priorities
40:34 What Lawyers & Judges Need to Know About Pillar Two (Red Tape, Legal Tech, Litigation)
45:30 Pillar Three Overview: Balancing Global AI Leadership with National Security Controls
50:05 Pillar Three Priorities by Industry: Export Controls, Frontier Evaluations & Data Center Risk
58:56 Why Engage International AI Bodies? Countering China and Filling the Leadership Vacuum
01:03:20 Trump vs. Biden Narratives: Competition vs. Safety—What Should Change in the Plan?
01:07:38 Panel Advice to Improve the Action Plan: Rights Framework, Nimble Policy, Safety & Research Funding -
In this episode of the New York City Bar Association podcast, host Carl Hahn from Steptoe, LLP leads a discussion on synthetic employees and the future of work. He is joined by experts Marcia Narine Weldon (Illuminating Wisdom), Geoffrey Schaefer (Leidos), and Ramsey Brown (Mission Control) to explore the implications of integrating AI-driven synthetic workers into organizations. Topics include the intersection of artificial intelligence and compliance, the role of governance in AI deployment, the potential employment law ramifications, and practical steps for managing synthetic workforces. The conversation also dives into the practical and ethical considerations companies must navigate as they incorporate these technologies, emphasizing the importance of having robust governance frameworks and multi-stakeholder committees to address risks and ensure sustainable implementation.
If you are interested in learning more about emerging AI developments and policy, join us for the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Conference on June 18 to hear from industry experts and connect with leading legal professionals across the field.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
10:30 Defining Synthetic Employees and AI Agents
11:45 The Continuum of AI Autonomy
19:00 Legal and Governance Challenges
25:00 Organizational Integration of AI
30:00 Ethical Considerations and Coordination Challenges
40:00 Mission Control AI and Governance Case Study
48:00 Second-Order Consequences of Synthetic Workforces
55:00 Legal and Compliance Implications
1:05:00 Practical Steps for AI Integration
1:10:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
Today's podcast hosted by the City Bar's Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies explores the ethical and legal dimensions of informed consent in AI healthcare settings. Anne Zimmerman, Chair of the City Bar’s Bioethical Issues Committee and Editor-in-Chief of the Voices in Bioethics Journal at Columbia University, Alex John London from Carnegie Mellon University and Susannah Rose from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The discussion covers the significance of informed consent in healthcare, challenges with AI integration, patient autonomy, regulatory issues, and the balance between disclosure and effective use of AI. It also delves into potential impacts on patient care, operational uses of AI, and the importance of building trust and communication between clinicians and patients.
If you are interested in learning more about emerging AI developments and policy, join us for the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Conference on June 18 to hear from industry experts and connect with leading legal professionals across the field.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests
01:30 Understanding Informed Consent in Healthcare
02:32 Ethical Considerations of AI in Healthcare
06:05 Challenges and Frameworks for AI Consent
06:47 AI's Impact on Clinical and Operational Settings
07:28 Patient Autonomy and AI Decision-Making
11:19 Regulatory and Safety Concerns with AI
17:12 The Role of AI in Patient Communication
18:37 Equity and Justice in AI Deployment
20:10 Future of AI in Healthcare and Concluding Thoughts
29:43 Closing Remarks and Podcast Information -
In this episode, Jerome Walker, co-chair of the Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies, convenes Task Force subcommittee members Austin Brown, David Lisson, and Stuart Levi to examine President Trump’s December 11 Executive Order, "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence." They explore key issues, including the executive order’s implications and challenges; the evaluation of state AI laws and potential federal restrictions on state funding; the creation of an AI litigation task force; and whether this approach can effectively balance innovation with regulation. The panelists also share their perspectives on how AI policy may evolve under this new national framework.
If you are interested in learning more about emerging AI developments and policy, join us for the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Conference on June 18 to hear from industry experts and connect with leading legal professionals across the field. Register at: https://services.nycbar.org/SLIT/
00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Executive Order
09:08 Challenges in Establishing a National AI Framework
15:44 Implications of the AI Litigation Task Force
34:44 Federal Funding and State AI Laws
41:32 Preemption and Deceptive Conduct in AI Models
47:01 Future Outlook
55:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
The New York Emerging Technologies Amendments to the New York Uniform Commercial Code are the result of a multi-year collaboration between the City Bar (led by the City Bar Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence) and the Uniform Law Commission, including the New York State delegation to the Uniform Law Commission.
This significant legislation modernizes the New York UCC to address advances in technology and digital assets, ensuring that New York remains the preferred jurisdiction for innovations in commerce and finance.
In this episode, Task Force Co-Chair Jerome Walker sits down with City Bar stakeholders – including the City Bar Director of Advocacy (Elizabeth Kocienda) and two Uniform Law Commissioners from the Task Force (Ed Smith and Neil Cohen) – to talk about the years-long advocacy effort behind the passage of this bill, and to unpack the nuts and bolts of the bill’s changes to New York’s Uniform Commercial Code.
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Today we delve into the intricate world of AI assessment, review and audit methodologies, focusing on international frameworks and regulatory approaches. The discussion features experts from the City Bar Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies, including Azish Filabi (American College McGuire Center for Ethics and Financial Services), Rim Belaoud (Forensic Risk Alliance), Nikhil Aggarwal (Deloitte Anti Money-Laundering), Lenka Molins (Oxford Internet Institute) and Jerome Walker (Task Force Co-Chair). They explore the definitions, methodologies, and challenges of AI audits across different jurisdictions such as the US, EU, Canada, and the UK, providing perspectives on issues related to methodologies, bias, transparency, and accountability. The episode also covers practical approaches for organizations to review AI models and highlights the importance of robust AI governance in various sectors, including financial services, AML, CFT, fraud, and export controls.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:50 Overview of AI Assessments, Reviews, and Audits02:20 Key Definitions and Concepts in AI05:44 Panelist Introductions08:39 Discussion on Responsible and Trustworthy AI18:33 Training AI Models and Explainability22:33 Challenges in AI Assessments and Reviews27:09 Global Perspectives on AI Audits39:10 Practical Approaches for AI Model Reviews53:57 Key Skills for AI Model Audits59:27 Introduction and Areas of Practice01:01:31 AI in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing01:07:36 AI Models in Fraud Detection01:14:41 Export Control on AI Models01:21:35 International AI Audit Methodologies01:27:42 Challenges in AI Audits01:42:10 Accountability in AI Audits01:46:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
The Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies welcomes you to Wexford, a fictional city that has purchased AI-enabled law enforcement tools with a black box provision from a tech vendor. Task Force member Elizabeth Daitz moderates a discussion on the complexities of AI usage in criminal investigations and prosecution. Panelists Christian Quinn, Andrew Warshawer, Jerome Greco, and the Honorable Paul Grimm provide insightful perspectives on the significance of the black box provision, ethical and legal implications, and the need for transparency and coordination among stakeholders to ensure these tools are used effectively and justly in the criminal justice system.
00:00 Introductions
02:18 Fictional Case Study: Sentinel AI in Law Enforcement
03:31 Regulatory Landscape and Challenges
05:50 Bias and Explainability in AI
12:19 AI in Law Enforcement
18:01 Legal Implications of AI in Prosecution
35:52 Defense Perspective on AI Evidence
43:54 Challenging Unverifiable Evidence
46:57 Litigation Strategy and Expert Witnesses
49:00 Economic Barriers in Defense Technology
53:33 Judicial Perspectives on AI Evidence
01:13:53 Key Takeaways and Leadership in AI
01:22:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
Dana Lennon and Lori Nuckolls, co-chairs of the Subcommittee on Digital Technology Issues for Nonprofits, host an informative discussion on the use of digital assets in nonprofit organizations. Joined by subcommittee members Laura Angel Lalanne and John Bennett, alongside nonprofit leaders Kevin Scally and Zach Bronstein, they delve into different types of digital assets, their benefits for nonprofits, real-world applications, and the associated governance and legal considerations. The discussion includes practical advice on implementing digital asset strategies, addressing risk, ensuring transparency, and complying with emerging regulations and legislation.
Laura Angel-Lalanne is a Partner at Schulte Roth; John Bennett is a Senior Counsel at Simpson Thacher; Dana Lennon is the Director of Divisional Operations at Catholic Charities Community Services Archdiocese of New York; Lori Nuckols is a Public Policy Researcher; Zack Bronstein is Chief Operating Officer at Endaoment; and Kevin Scally is Deputy Chief Development Officer for Doctors without Border.
Want to further explore the latest developments in financial technology and associated regulatory changes? Join us at the City Bar’s upcoming FinTech Conference on September 9. (This program will be available on-demand thereafter.) Visit nycbar.org/events to find all of the most up-to-date information about our upcoming programs and events.
01:24 Understanding Digital Assets for Nonprofits
03:31 Kevin Scaly on Doctors Without Borders
05:52 Zach Bronstein on Endaoment
12:16 Implementing Digital Asset Strategies
18:35 Board Approval and Policy Considerations
24:57 Nonprofit Security Measures and Asset Management
29:28 Donor Information and Anonymity
33:07 Governance and Legal Considerations
44:04 Advice for Nonprofits on Digital Assets -
What are the economics of the metaverse? Is your privacy safe when you make a financial transaction? What new scams and cons are criminals developing in the world of virtual reality? Flora Lau leads a cohort from the City Bar Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies – Terry Dugan, Sabeena Ahmed Liconte, Alex Southwell, Irene Byhovsky, Clark Abrams, and Adam Scott Wandt – in a discussion covering regulatory implications, privacy concerns, national security issues, and cybersecurity challenges. They share detailed analysis, use cases, and potential solutions to ensure a balance between innovation and regulation, while also considering the broader implications for privacy and security. They also touch on the importance of regulatory sandboxes and future technologies that may reshape our digital interactions.
Want to learn more about developing standards and best-practices for emerging technologies? Join us at the City Bar’s upcoming FinTech Conference on September 9. (This program will be available on-demand thereafter.) Visit nycbar.org/events to find all of the most up-to-date information about our upcoming programs and events.
01:07 Defining the Metaverse02:52 Economic Aspects of the Metaverse05:20 Financial Activities in the Metaverse14:33 Regulatory Considerations for Financial Institutions36:36 Privacy and Data Concerns in the Metaverse51:25 Child Privacy and Financial Risks in the Metaverse52:25 Global Perspective on Metaverse Adoption54:13 Recommendations for Metaverse Platforms on Privacy56:36 Challenges of Age Verification and Regulation01:00:06 National Security Concerns in the Metaverse01:00:51 Money Laundering and Financial Crimes in the Metaverse01:17:40 Cybersecurity in the Metaverse01:31:34 Future of the Metaverse and Regulatory Considerations01:39:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
Attorney and bioethicist Karolina Zhukoff sits down with Dr. Jonathan Moreno, Professor Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania, to discuss his new book, “Absolutely Essential: Bioethics and the Rules-Based International Order.”
They delve into the historical development of bioethics since its emergence post-World War II, focusing on the evolution of doctor-patient relationships and the significant influence of the Nuremberg Code. The conversation also covers the ways in which Dr. Moreno’s upbringing inspired his work, the global impact of COVID-19 on bioethics, and the challenges posed to the international rules-based order by geopolitical shifts and emerging technologies.
00:00 Introduction
01:33 The Essence of Bioethics
04:20 Historical Context of Bioethics
08:04 Personal Influences on Dr. Moreno
11:09 Global Perspectives on Medical Ethics
21:11 Impact of COVID-19 on Bioethics
27:23 Future Challenges and Emerging Technologies
32:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
Scott Sholder is a prominent New York litigator representing clients across the entertainment and media industries on copyright matters. He is currently counsel to world famous authors in a copyright class action litigation concerning the unauthorized use of literary works for generative AI “training.” He also chairs the Copyright & Literary Property Committee’s A.I. Subcommittee whose mission is to keep tabs and stay current on the latest developments at the intersection of copyright law and generative A.I.
Presented by the New York City Bar Copyright and Literary Property Committee and hosted by Theodora Fleurant and Jose Landivar, we discuss the latest developments in copyright law and artificial intelligence, discuss how taekwondo and power metal have shaped Scott’s practice, and what it takes to be a high-performing litigator in 2025.
Scott J. Sholder is co-chair of the Litigation Group at Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP, one of the premier law firms in media and entertainment. A frequent writer and speaker on copyright and trademark issues, Scott has been recognized by Variety as “a thought leader in the artificial intelligence space as it relates to entertainment.” He was also featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2024 “Power Lawyers” list.
(The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations, employers, or affiliates they may be associated with. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to provide legal or professional advice.)
Selected Links from the Episode:
New York City Copyright & Literary Property Committee: https://www.nycbar.org/committees/copyright-literary-property-committee
Copyright Claims Board: https://ccb.gov/
Red Rising by Pierce Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Rising-Pierce-Brown/dp/034553980X
Ghost, “Mary On A Cross”: https://open.spotify.com/track/2wBnZdVWa5jVpvYRfGU7rP?si=511c7ba7d3df4e21
Unleash the Archers,”Northwest Passage” https://open.spotify.com/track/3Fiz4tFoVBosOUm2uMgdlL?si=8af4660100604e89 -
The Mindfulness and Wellbeing in the Law Committee returns to the airwaves to give you the lawyer’s perspective on the healing power of music. Scott Mason, Nancy Batterman and Kathryn Schneider explore the mindfulness practices inherent to musical artistry, and the way that those practices can inform a life in the law. Nancy and Kathy share their personal journeys in the City Bar Chorus and the strong sense of community they have built there. The episode gives a new framing for some of the challenging aspects of the legal profession, like performing under pressure and navigating a proclivity for perfectionism. We close with a guided meditation and a poem by Rumi, emphasizing the spiritual and emotional dimensions of engaging with music.
Kathryn Schneider is the Musical Director of the New York City Bar Chorus, which is giving two public concerts (with identical setlists) in June 2025 at the House of the Association showcasing musical theater and film selections, including from Sweeney Todd, Encanto, Kinky Boots, The Greatest Showman and Wicked, as well as inventive arrangements of songs by artists ranging from Billy Joel to Bruno Mars, Billie Eilish to Beyoncé, and more. Donations at the door will benefit the City Bar Fund and the Chorus. RSVP for the concerts at:
June 26, 2025: https://services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?EventKey=CHOR062625June 27, 2025: https://services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?EventKey=CHOR062725
02:29 Mindfulness and Music: The Connection04:03 The Impact of Singing and Music on Wellbeing08:13 The Role of Community in Music and Law13:57 The New York City Bar Chorus: History and Personal Journeys19:26 The Healing Power of Music and Performance35:08 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts38:36 Guided Meditation for Performance Preparation -
A new City Bar report (https://bit.ly/3FURuAi) from the Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology highlights the harmful effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on people with disabilities, and the harm likely to occur for them in the future. The Task Force’s Subcommittee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on People with Disabilities and Underserved Communities continues the conversation in this podcast episode featuring attorneys, researchers, and technology leaders. They talk about the current challenges and opportunities AI presents for people with disabilities, emphasizing the importance of inclusive design and representation.
Want to be part of the discussion? Register for the City Bar’s Artificial Intelligence Institute on June 16 (available on-demand thereafter): https://services.nycbar.org/AIInstitute/ Visit nycbar.org/events to find all of the most up-to-date information about our upcoming CLE programs and events as well as on-demand CLE content.
03:06 Overview of AI's Impact on Disabilities04:44 Building a Disability Inclusive AI Ecosystem09:08 Generative AI and Representational Harms15:54 AI in Digital Accessibility: Test Party's Mission19:39 Challenges and Legal Perspectives on AI and Disabilities35:26 Inclusive Design and Evaluation in AI44:54 Final Thoughts and Future Directions - Show more
